Senior Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering successful projects within the professional services industry—ideally with exposure to software delivery or digital transformation initiatives.

This is a client‑facing role, and you will be instrumental in scoping, planning, leading, and executing projects with cross‑functional internal teams and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and deliver end‑to‑end professional services projects, ensuring scope, timeline, and budget are aligned with project KPIs.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and expectation management at all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, monitor spend, and provide accurate forecasts to leadership to ensure profitability and efficiency.
• Track and manage critical project milestones, proactively addressing risks, blockers, and delays with actionable mitigation plans.
• Work cross‑functionally with consultants, developers, product teams, and client stakeholders to align on deliverables and ensure resource optimization.
• Provide regular status reports, steering packs, and project health dashboards to both internal leadership and client sponsors.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years’ experience managing projects in a professional services or consulting environment, with a strong preference for those with software‑related delivery experience.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, with budgets ranging from £30k to £1M+.
• Strong ability to manage client relationships, navigate challenging stakeholder dynamics, and influence senior‑level decision‑makers.
• Expertise in managing budgets, schedules, resources, and risks across the full project lifecycle.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor information for technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or equivalent).

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Experience working on or alongside Salesforce implementation, customization, or integration projects.
• Familiarity with CRM, ERP, or other enterprise software platforms.
• Certification in PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile (e.g., Scrum Master).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, pension and private health care.
• Opportunity to work with high-profile clients in a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Career development support, training programs, and access to cutting‑edge technologies.
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team culture.

You must be based in the UK and within commuting distance of Derbyshire.

No sponsorships or agencies.

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